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Apple TV switches to streaming, gains 99-cent HDTV rentals
Sep 2nd
Apple today exposed a major overhaul of the Apple TV, long the company’s neglected “hobby” product. The new set-top is roughly a quarter the size of the original, and all black. It includes HDMI, USB, Ethernet and optical audio connections, as well as 802.11n Wi-Fi. In terms of interface it continues to use a button-based remote, and the firmware resembles earlier versions. Inside, however, there is no longer any option of permanent storage.
The device is now entirely based around streaming, mostly in the form of HD rentals. Movies can be rented from Apple for $ 5, while TV shows can More >
Sonos players to support Spotify music streaming
Sep 2nd
Posted by admin in Techno Updates
Spotify has reportedly collaborated with Sonos to bring its streaming music service to the latter company’s multi-room audio hardware. The software update will enable users to distribute the streaming content throughout their entire home, with the Spotify interface can be controlled directly from the dedicated Sonos controller or iPhone app.
The Sonos software v3.3 is expected to arrive as an automatic update by the end of September. The Spotify service will be primarily limited to customers in the UK, Finland, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and Sweden. Accessing the streaming content from a Sonos player will require Spotify’s £9.99/month premium More >